Sentences, Clauses and Phrases
... It also serves as a way to classify phrases. This part of the phrase that “holds” its function within the greater sentence is called the head. In English, the head is often the first word of the phrase. ...
... It also serves as a way to classify phrases. This part of the phrase that “holds” its function within the greater sentence is called the head. In English, the head is often the first word of the phrase. ...
grammar madness taskcard and worksheets
... Adverb- a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs often end in -ly. Examples: very, slowly, finally. She reads slowly. He writes really well. Preposition- a word that shows the relation between a noun or noun-equivalent (the object of the preposition) to some other word in a ...
... Adverb- a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs often end in -ly. Examples: very, slowly, finally. She reads slowly. He writes really well. Preposition- a word that shows the relation between a noun or noun-equivalent (the object of the preposition) to some other word in a ...
Uses of the –ing form Relative clauses: restrictive and nonrestrictive
... must have + past participle: a logical deduction about something that has happened could have + past participle: a possibility that did not happen should have + past participle: a criticism, regret, or accusation about something that has happened may have + past participle: a possible explanation fo ...
... must have + past participle: a logical deduction about something that has happened could have + past participle: a possibility that did not happen should have + past participle: a criticism, regret, or accusation about something that has happened may have + past participle: a possible explanation fo ...
Bits & Pieces of Grammar - UNAM-AW
... Recently, research efforts have focused on the BCRII gene. Research efforts have focused on the BCRII gene recently. ...
... Recently, research efforts have focused on the BCRII gene. Research efforts have focused on the BCRII gene recently. ...
Shurley English Level 4 Student Textbook
... 1. If there is only a main verb in a sentence, the tense is determined by the main verb and will be either present tense or past tense. 2. If there is a helping verb with a main verb, the tense of both verbs is determined by the helping verb, not the main verb. If there is more than one helping verb ...
... 1. If there is only a main verb in a sentence, the tense is determined by the main verb and will be either present tense or past tense. 2. If there is a helping verb with a main verb, the tense of both verbs is determined by the helping verb, not the main verb. If there is more than one helping verb ...
How To Study The Bible (#7)
... morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics.” [NOAD] Though the task is more demanding than simply looking up words in a dictionary, it is not impossible. To help understand, let’s focus on two things: (1) the parts of speech and (2) the parts of a sentence. Parts o ...
... morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics.” [NOAD] Though the task is more demanding than simply looking up words in a dictionary, it is not impossible. To help understand, let’s focus on two things: (1) the parts of speech and (2) the parts of a sentence. Parts o ...
Passive voice and Expletive constructions
... verb expresses something the subject is doing or being), then ...
... verb expresses something the subject is doing or being), then ...
complete subject
... A compound subject is made up of two or more subjects that share the same verb. The subjects are joined by a conjunction such as and, or, or but. Cookies and cake are my favorite desserts! The thunder and lightning scared my dog. Ice or snow can make driving dangerous. ...
... A compound subject is made up of two or more subjects that share the same verb. The subjects are joined by a conjunction such as and, or, or but. Cookies and cake are my favorite desserts! The thunder and lightning scared my dog. Ice or snow can make driving dangerous. ...
Grammar Rules AP
... than him. Warning: Avoid using pronouns in an ambiguous way. For example: The spill caused a bad stain on my coat. Can you remove it? (the coat or the stain?) Arnold’s father told him that he needed a new car. (Arnold or his father?) ...
... than him. Warning: Avoid using pronouns in an ambiguous way. For example: The spill caused a bad stain on my coat. Can you remove it? (the coat or the stain?) Arnold’s father told him that he needed a new car. (Arnold or his father?) ...
Description of Editing Symbols
... pn ant error or lack of clarity in pronoun-antecedent agreement—be especially careful not to use indefinite demonstrative pronouns (this, that, they, their, it, its ) in place of the nouns and/or details necessary to maintain clarity vt error or awkwardness in verb tense ...
... pn ant error or lack of clarity in pronoun-antecedent agreement—be especially careful not to use indefinite demonstrative pronouns (this, that, they, their, it, its ) in place of the nouns and/or details necessary to maintain clarity vt error or awkwardness in verb tense ...
Nouns – First Declesion
... sine, prep. + abl. without est, linking verb is A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In Latin there are five basic cases or jobs a noun can have in a sentence. Latin nouns have gender and are grouped in declensions. A Latin student must not only learn the meaning of a Latin noun but also its d ...
... sine, prep. + abl. without est, linking verb is A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In Latin there are five basic cases or jobs a noun can have in a sentence. Latin nouns have gender and are grouped in declensions. A Latin student must not only learn the meaning of a Latin noun but also its d ...
Item Two: HINTS
... you lie down with pigs, you get up filthy." C. Weak Adjectives and Adverbs Many adjectives and adverbs add little to the sense of a sentence. It is often wise to remove the adjectives "mere," "basic," "essential," "major" and "fundamental," as well as their adverbial forms. Some adjectives are adver ...
... you lie down with pigs, you get up filthy." C. Weak Adjectives and Adverbs Many adjectives and adverbs add little to the sense of a sentence. It is often wise to remove the adjectives "mere," "basic," "essential," "major" and "fundamental," as well as their adverbial forms. Some adjectives are adver ...
Parts of Speech - Mounds View School Websites
... inherit his money. Finally, one day Mr. Do did die. All the relatives searched his house for a will. They didn't find one. They searched his house three times. They still did not find a will. The relatives did not get one dime of Mr. Do's fortune. • The moral: Maybe Mr. Do should have a will. ...
... inherit his money. Finally, one day Mr. Do did die. All the relatives searched his house for a will. They didn't find one. They searched his house three times. They still did not find a will. The relatives did not get one dime of Mr. Do's fortune. • The moral: Maybe Mr. Do should have a will. ...
French Perfect Participle ~ Passé composé du participe présent
... Ses enfants ayant grandi, Chantal est rentrée à l'école. Her kids grown, Chantal went back to school. Her kids having grown... Mon père étant parti, j'ai pleuré. ...
... Ses enfants ayant grandi, Chantal est rentrée à l'école. Her kids grown, Chantal went back to school. Her kids having grown... Mon père étant parti, j'ai pleuré. ...
Verb tenses tell us when things happen. Events can
... • Form by adding am, is, are to the -ing form of the verb. • Example: Scientists are learning a great deal from their astrology research. ...
... • Form by adding am, is, are to the -ing form of the verb. • Example: Scientists are learning a great deal from their astrology research. ...
Helping Verbs Primary helping verbs (3 verbs)
... We use modal verbs to "modify" the meaning of the main verb in some way. A modal verb expresses necessity or possibility or duty, and they change the main verb in that sense. These are the most important modal verbs: ...
... We use modal verbs to "modify" the meaning of the main verb in some way. A modal verb expresses necessity or possibility or duty, and they change the main verb in that sense. These are the most important modal verbs: ...
subject + verb + what? or who? = direct object
... Recognize an appositive when you see one. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Look at these examples: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table. The insect, a large cockroac ...
... Recognize an appositive when you see one. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Look at these examples: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table. The insect, a large cockroac ...
Handout T: Punctuation Rules
... i.e.: A trio composed of Mary, Ellen, and Sue sang on Sunday. C. To separate a series of three short __________ which are inter-related. i.e.: The lights were darkened, the curtain rose, and the play began. D. To separate two or more coordinate adjectives that modify the ________ noun. *Remember: A ...
... i.e.: A trio composed of Mary, Ellen, and Sue sang on Sunday. C. To separate a series of three short __________ which are inter-related. i.e.: The lights were darkened, the curtain rose, and the play began. D. To separate two or more coordinate adjectives that modify the ________ noun. *Remember: A ...
Verb Tense
... Future perfect tense expresses action which will be completed before a certain time in the future. (This is the before-future tense) It uses the helping verbs will have or shall have and the past participle of the verb. Example: He will have finished the paper before next Friday. ...
... Future perfect tense expresses action which will be completed before a certain time in the future. (This is the before-future tense) It uses the helping verbs will have or shall have and the past participle of the verb. Example: He will have finished the paper before next Friday. ...
Week 1 Presentation -Grammar basics
... E.g. quickly, softly, strongly, honestly, interestingly. ...
... E.g. quickly, softly, strongly, honestly, interestingly. ...
SAT Writing Section - Greer Middle College || Building the Future
... puzzles, she works on one everyday.) ...
... puzzles, she works on one everyday.) ...
Final Review Sheet
... 1. When is it used? 2. What is the formula? 3. Conjugate the verb estar 4. Give the irregular present participles: pedir, seguir, traer, decir, leer, traer, oír, decir, divertirse, pedir, servir, dormir, morir, repetir, seguir Los Mandatos Afirmativos 1. How many people do you refer to when using th ...
... 1. When is it used? 2. What is the formula? 3. Conjugate the verb estar 4. Give the irregular present participles: pedir, seguir, traer, decir, leer, traer, oír, decir, divertirse, pedir, servir, dormir, morir, repetir, seguir Los Mandatos Afirmativos 1. How many people do you refer to when using th ...